In this issue:
- IBM’s 2012 Tech Trends report – It’s about skills
- New Web lecture, Social Business: Moving from Liking to Leading
- Connect 2013 – Last few days to get discounted pricing
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IBM Tech Trends report: It’s about skills
You can now see the results of IBM’s groundbreaking 2012 Tech Trends study. And the report’s major finding is a crucial one: IT skills are lacking badly.
In fact, only one in 10 organizations has the skills required today in four critical areas: mobile, business analytics, cloud, and social business. Not only that, but almost 3/4 of students and educators also report moderate to major skill gaps in these key areas.
See the full report, an interactive infographic, and videos on the study’s findings, here. http://bit.ly/SB7Egj
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New Web lecture, Social Business: Moving from Liking to Leading
We have a new Web lecture available, on “IBM Social Business: From Liking to Leading”.
Enterprises today are at the beginning of the era of the social business. The integration of social computing into enterprise design represents an enormous shift in the landscape. And the organizations that successfully transform into social business can reap the benefits – including workforce optimization and deeper customer relationships.
This new Web lecture, free to all and available anytime, is hosted by Scott Neuman, Director, Global Marketing Strategy for Social Business.
Watch it here anytime. http://bit.ly/YjxBWg
Note: Accessing the lecture library might require a one-time login. (Your login credentials will be remembered when you return.)
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Connect 2013 – Last few days to get discounted pricing
We’re just eight weeks away from Connect 2013, a premiere IBM event and a can’t-miss way to kick off your 2013. A reminder to previous attendees: these are the last few days to get discounted pricing, available until Monday, December 10.
Attention former IBM employees: Let us know you’re attending!
Registration instructions:
When you register, you will be asked how you heard about the conference. Please select “Other” from the list, and then in the open field, use the code IBMALUM13. That way, we’ll be able to let you know about special Greater IBMer alumni networking opportunities at and around the event.
Register now to save: http://ibm.co/SB3UeL
IBM has announced several speakers for the event, including Alistair Rennie, General Manager, IBM Social Business; Sandy Carter, Vice President of IBM Social Business Sales; and Mike Rhodin, Senior Vice President of the IBM Software Solutions Group. More will be announced soon.
In the meantime, stay connected by:
- Liking IBM Social Business on Facebook – http://on.fb.me/SB7rty
- Following @IBMConnect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IBMConnect
- Watching videos at the IBM Social Business Channel on YouTube: http://bit.ly/SB7zcx
